Share Acquisition — Buying a Company
Structuring, diligence and tax for share purchases
- 1StructureShare vs asset deal and tax plan.
- 2DiligenceRisks found and priced.
- 3CloseSPA signed; transfers and filings done.
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About Share Acquisition — Buying a Company
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
Buying a company's shares transfers ownership of the whole entity — assets, contracts and liabilities. The seller pays capital gains on the shares, with unlisted shares deemed sold at least at fair market value (Section 50CA); the buyer can be taxed if it pays less than fair market value (Section 56(2)(x)). A change of more than 49% in shareholding of a closely held company usually wipes out its carried-forward losses (Section 79, with startup relief), and transfers involving non-residents follow FEMA pricing and FC-TRS reporting.
Because liabilities come with the company, due diligence and strong warranties and indemnities in the share purchase agreement are essential. Escrows or deferred consideration protect the buyer against undisclosed tax and compliance exposures.
We structure the deal, run financial and tax diligence, value the shares, and complete the tax, FEMA and ROC formalities after signing.
| Seller tax | Capital gains; FMV floor for unlisted shares (50CA) |
|---|---|
| Buyer tax | Section 56(2)(x) if price below FMV |
| Losses | Lost on > 49% change for closely held companies (Section 79) |
| Non-residents | FEMA pricing; FC-TRS within 60 days |
| Competition law | CCI approval above thresholds, including deal-value test |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Companies acquiring competitors or suppliers
- Investors buying out founders
- Promoters selling their company
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Deal structuring
- Due diligence
- Valuation
- Closing compliance
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Share vs asset deal and tax plan.
Risks found and priced.
SPA signed; transfers and filings done.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
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